Laphroaig The First Editions 1998 15 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 1289

May 27, 2026, 13:30:11

Right, poured myself a wee dram. First thing I get is a gentle puff of smoke, not at all aggressive. It's got a lovely lemony tang, almost like smoked lemon juice, which is quite refreshing. Then comes this wonderful wave of fruit – tangerines and something a bit more exotic, maybe a hint of cane juice sweetness. It’s got a firm, zesty character, a little sharp on the tongue at first. But then it mellows out beautifully, becoming rounder. There’s a touch of vanilla and brioche, like a memory of a warm bakery by the sea. I’m getting a distinct coastal, briny note, with a dash of salt that makes it perfect. Honestly, it’s fruitier and more mature than some I’ve tried, with a minty coolness underneath. Mind you, it’s not all medicinal – more of a well-integrated smoke. Quite an active, engaging glass. 👍

Jake Holmes

May 27, 2026, 07:25:46

Gosh, that's a wonderful one. Starts right off with that coastal, briny air – a real sea breeze in a glass. 🥃 Then the smokiness comes through, but it’s soft, like distant bonfires on the beach. Not overpowering. Really get that citrus, too – tangerines and a bit of smoked lemon juice, which sounds odd but works brilliantly. There’s a lovely sweetness in there, like vanilla and maybe a hint of cane juice or straw, keeping it all rounded and balanced. Not a very medicinal one at all, which I appreciate. Just firm, active fruits and that hint of mint freshness. Really accurate, mature stuff. Wonderfully moreish. 😊

Paul Ross

May 27, 2026, 02:39:51

喝到的第一口就感觉hin复杂，有点墨水似的沉静感，接着是薄荷的清爽突然跳出来。嗯，比15年那种猛劲儿要柔和不少，更圆润。 海风的咸鲜和柑橘的明亮混在一起，像是在海边吃着蜜橘。奶油布里欧修的香甜，混着淡淡的烟熏，闻起来超舒服。 后段是柠檬皮的锐利和香草的甜美在较量，活泼的果香一直持续。最后留下的像是晒干的稻草和海洋的气息，整体非常美妙又扎实。🌿🍊

Tony Hunter

May 22, 2026, 04:29:30

Quite cosy on the nose — a bit of honey, oak and soft spice. Tastes warm and mellow, with a wee fruity sweetness and a gentle smoky nip 🥃 Nice slow finish, slightly dry, proper comfy stuff.

Becky Johnson

May 21, 2026, 16:51:14

Warm, malty and a bit fruity 🍯 I get some vanilla, oak, and a wee hint of spice. Feels cosy rather than fancy — nice for a quiet evening. Slighly dry at the end.